Keep it simple this Thanksgiving with an easy menu perfect for 4-6 people! With just the essentials—like a juicy turkey breast, creamy mashed potatoes, and a few favorite sides—you can create a cozy, delicious holiday meal without the stress. These recipes are quick to make and full of flavor, giving you more time to relax and enjoy the day with your loved ones. Enjoy a small but satisfying Thanksgiving feast!

Turkey Breast

Sliced roasted turkey breast garnished with fresh rosemary and cranberries on a black platter.
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This simple recipe for oven Roasted Turkey Breast is the perfect choice for a moist and delicious turkey dinner. Get Recipe: The Best Way to Cook Turkey Breast for Thanksgiving Dinner

Homemade Turkey Gravy

Slices of roasted turkey with gravy on a black plate, garnished with orange slices, cranberries, and rosemary sprigs.
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This homemade Turkey Gravy is made with turkey drippings and is the perfect complement to your Thanksgiving dinner. Get Recipe: Homemade Turkey Gravy

Winter Salad

A mixed salad featuring fresh greens, pecans, pear slices, cranberries, and crumbled cheese on a black plate.
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This light and crisp Winter Salad is full of seasonal fruits and nuts like pears, cranberries and pecans and topped with a homemade vinaigrette.  Get Recipe: Winter Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

Baking Powder Biscuits

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Baking Powder Biscuits are light, fluffy, and perfectly flaky. This is an easy homemade biscuit recipe that can be used to make drop biscuits or cut out biscuits. Get Recipe: Baking Powder Biscuits

Not Your Mom’s Mashed Potatoes

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These Mashed Potatoes are rich and creamy and made with a secret ingredient that is going to make your next dinner extra special! Get Recipe: Not Your Mom’s Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

A spoonful of sweet potato casserole topped with toasted marshmallows.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with marshmallows is a classic southern recipe with lots of flavor! A must have Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish. Get Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Homemade Green Bean Casserole

A baked green bean casserole topped with crispy fried onions in a rectangular dish.
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This easy Green Bean Casserole recipe is a classic! Made with a flavorful mushroom cream sauce and crisp fried onions, this green bean casserole is perfect for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners.
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Creamed Corn Casserole

A slice of cheesy cornbread on a black plate with a fork, garnished with herbs. Parsley leaves are next to the plate.
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Creamed Corn Casserole is a cheesy corn pudding casserole recipe made with Jiffy mix. It’s a great side dish for holidays or weeknight dinners! Get Recipe: Creamed Corn Casserole {with Jiffy Cornbread Mix!}

Apple Pecan Stuffing

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This Thanksgiving Apple Pecan Stuffing recipe is a delicious blend of buttery bread cubes, apples, and pecans. Get Recipe: Pecan Apple Stuffing

Southern Pecan Pie

A slice of pecan pie on a black plate, showcasing a flaky crust, gooey filling, and a topping of whole pecans.
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This easy Southern Pecan Pie recipe is a classic dessert that anyone can make! A simple ooey gooey filling packed with pecans is baked into a pie crust for the perfect holiday dessert every time.
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Cranberry Fluff Salad

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This Cranberry Fluff Salad, otherwise known as cream cranberry salad, is a delicious combination of fresh cranberries, red grapes, pineapple, marshmallows, and pecans all tossed together in a creamy whipped topping. Get Recipe: Easy Cranberry Fluff Salad (with Video!)